Coromandel Sterling Silver Vanity Box by James Vickery 19th Century
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Coromandel Sterling Silver Vanity Box by James Vickery 19th Century
About the Item
- Creator:Vickery (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1857
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Northampton, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU970411009451
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